Mason's Last Basketball Game

Mason had his last basketball game of this season today and I must say that he's improved. This is the first time that he's played basketball so we weren't sure what to expect. From season beginning, though, he's started to be more comfortable with the game. His next season starts in a couple of weeks and we can't wait to see him grow more!

Brunch with Santa

Erica's birthday dinner this year was brunch with Santa at Wheatstack. We had a prime seat right by the big guy and got to eat lots of yummy food too! The boys reminded Santa of what they'd like for Christmas and assured him that they've been good boys!

Mr. Bear

This past weekend, Maddon got to bring Mr. Bear home from preschool. He was very excited to be the first kid to bring him home. Mr. Bear was around when Mason was in preschool so we were ready to welcome him back into our home. Maddon had to take Mr. Bear around with him all weekend and then we had to complete the journal entry of his travels. He was a busy bear this weekend.

Time to watch Trolls Holiday

Target Run

He made sure to buckle Mr. Bear in

He came to the holiday party at MMA

At Mason's basketball game

At our family photo session

Shopping at Costco

Family Photos

We had a really great experience with a new photographer this year. She was super sweet and did a great job! We look forward to working with her again! Here are a few of our favorites!

Happy Thanksgiving

Illuminations

We went to the Morton Arboretum's Illuminations light show last night for the first time. It was a beautiful night to be outside and check out all of the lights. The kids seemed to enjoy it and it was cool to try something new!

Santa

We continued our annual tradition of going to see Santa before having lunch at Rainforest Cafe! Both boys did well and told Santa what they wanted: Mason-an iPad and Maddon-PJ Masks headquarters. They were excited to see the big guy and are looking forward to Christmas!

Happy Halloween

Halloween, this year, was a busy day in our house. We started out the day at Maddon's school halloween party. He wore his Woody costume to school (masks weren't allowed so he didn't want to wear Robin without the mask). He sang songs, made a ghost, decorated a pumpkin, and played games. After school we went out to get his free halloween pizza at MOD. By the time we got home we needed to head over to Mason's school for his costume parade! Once Mason got home from school we bundled up the boys and headed out trick-or-treating with Aubrey and Ellie. Mason even met more friends along the way so our group kept growing. This was our first year trick-or-treating in our own neighborhood and it turned out well!

Maddon's class

 Showing off his costume

 His ghost

 Playing witch toss with Daddy

 Waiting for his pizza

 Here comes 1H

 Mason/Lego Batman

 Ready to go trick-or-treating

 Maddon checking out his loot

Halloween Trolley Ride

We had an opportunity to take the Naperville Trolley Company's Halloween tour last night. Maddon wasn't too sure about some of the houses and preferred to view from the trolley. Mason thought it was awesome though! Overall it was a fun family night out!

Heading out on the tour

 Mason at a couple of the houses

 Ringing the trolley bell on the way out